Summary
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Work History
Education
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DONALD L. THOMPSON

JumpIQ
Flemington,NJ
DONALD L. THOMPSON
15
years of professional experience

Sales leader with deep experience in SaaS and retail, focused on revenue growth, team coaching, and dealer partnerships. Built and developed high-performing sales teams, grew monthly recurring revenue from $125K to $650K+, and earned trust with dealers, OEMs, and executives.

Work History

Director of Sales

8 Months
JumpIQ | 02.2026 - Current
  • Secured first dealer group, generating $7,200 MRR
  • Trained and coached sales team on product offerings and sales processes, enhancing team effectiveness
  • Shaped go-to-market strategy for new product, aligning sales initiatives with market needs
  • Designed sales and discovery decks to facilitate meaningful conversations with prospects
  • Secured beta dealers whose feedback drove product iteration
  • Contributed to General Availability (GA) launch preparations

Area Sales Director, NJ/PA Territory

8 Months
Affinitiv | 06.2025 - 02.2026
  • Increased revenue by identifying dealership expansion opportunities and implementing targeted sales strategies
  • Sold SaaS and marketing solutions, enhancing dealer engagement and profitability
  • Partnered with OEMs to enhance service department sales through collaborative marketing initiatives
  • Drove revenue growth and consistently hit budget targets

Director of Strategic Program Sales

1 Year
OPENLANE | 01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Oversaw full sales lifecycle for strategic programs, managing opportunities from identification to client retention
  • Led and mentored team of sales professionals, achieving sales goals and enhancing overall team performance
  • Collaborated with senior executives, product managers, and technical teams to develop tailored client solutions

National Sales Director

6 Years
TRADE PENDING | 01.2018 - 01.2024
  • Grew revenue: Led sales initiatives, increasing monthly recurring revenue from $125K to $650K+ through targeted strategies
  • Built team: Recruited, onboarded, managed 20 sales professionals, enhancing regional sales coverage
  • Expanded product line: Executed launch of three new product offerings into dealership networks, driving market penetration

Performance Manager

1 Year
VINSOLUTIONS | 01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Developed client engagement strategies that raised customer satisfaction and enhanced system utilization
  • Tracked KPIs and scorecards using VINSOLUTIONS reporting tools.
  • Managed performance reviews for VINSOLUTIONS teams across departments.
  • Coordinated coaching plans with managers and employees.
  • Identified and capitalized on dealership expansion opportunities, resulting in increased revenue

Adoption Champion

3 Years
COX AUTOMOTIVE INC. | 01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Facilitated adoption of new sales tools and processes across dealership networks, enhancing user engagement and streamlining operations
  • Boosted ROI by 42% and drove a $3M revenue increase through strategic sales initiatives
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Ensured smooth operations by performing routine responsibilities efficiently.

Owner / Agent

3 Years
FARMERS INSURANCE | 01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Increased revenue to $3M by identifying and marketing high-demand insurance products
  • Established client base of 1,800 in two years, contributing to multimillion-dollar revenue growth
  • Facilitated sale of agency at 3.5x book value, maximizing overall investment return

Education

High School Diploma

Florida Atlantic University | Boca Raton, FL

coursework completed, degree not completed

Skills

SaaS sales
Sales strategy
Go-to-market planning
Budget Attainment
Budget achievement: Consistently meets or exceeds revenue I
Strategic revenue growth
Pipeline management
Territory management
Dealer partnerships
Cross-functional partnerships
Business development planning
New business growth
Team leadership
Team performance coaching
Coaching sales teams
Sales training
Sales team motivation
Executive communication
Relationship building
Deal closing
Recruiting & Coaching
CRM Software
CRM management
Sales Automation Tools
Data Analytics
Microsoft Office Suite
Problem-solving abilities
Goal setting and achievement

Timeline

Director of Sales

JumpIQ
02.2026 - CurrentRead More

Area Sales Director, NJ/PA Territory

Affinitiv
06.2025 - 02.2026Read More

Director of Strategic Program Sales

OPENLANE
01.2024 - 01.2025Read More

National Sales Director

TRADE PENDING
01.2018 - 01.2024Read More

Performance Manager

VINSOLUTIONS
01.2017 - 01.2018Read More

Adoption Champion

COX AUTOMOTIVE INC.
01.2014 - 01.2017Read More

Owner / Agent

FARMERS INSURANCE
01.2012 - 01.2015Read More

Florida Atlantic University

High School Diploma
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DONALD L. THOMPSON